Texas · City Profile

Laredo, TX

ZIP codes
7
Population
266,269
Median income
$57,443
Median home value
$166,733

Laredo sits in Webb, Texas, and is covered by 7 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 266,269 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Laredo has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $166,733 and median asking rent runs around $999 per month. Median household income hovers around $57,443. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Laredo

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
78040 Webb 36,727 $33,819 $101,100
78041 Webb 47,594 $61,696 $194,100
78042 Webb 0
78043 Webb 44,443 $54,816 $130,200
78044 Webb 397 $232,400
78045 Webb 67,686 $85,219 $210,700
78046 Webb 69,422 $51,667 $131,900

Thinking about relocating to Laredo?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $166,733, and median rent is $999. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.